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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.30, 263.31 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.30, 263.31 and 139.48 is: 209.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.30 : 263.31 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.30/263.31 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.30x = 263.31 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.30x = 36,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,726.48/175.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.51

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